"Before that dialogue was written, he and I developed the plots," said Booth. "Each episode took about a month to contrive. Out of the ridiculous complications of farce, his brilliant lines emerged.

Even though it ended 46 years ago, John Cleese is still very much in the Fawlty Towers business. There’s his recent stage adaptation, an upcoming behind-the-scenes book and, of course, the planned ...

Fawlty Towers co-creator and actor, Connie Booth has said she didn’t know the show was getting a reboot. The former actor – who played Polly in the show – claims she found out about the news the same ...

Set in the fictional Fawlty Towers hotel, the story follows the misadventures of owner Basil Fawlty and his disastrously hilarious attempts to run the establishment. The production combines three of ...

Not sure what to watch tonight? Discover our brand new TV GUIDE now! Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.co.uk Fawlty Towers, created by John Cleese and Connie Booth, aired on BBC Two between ...